Lexus, Nissan top 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, infotainment remains problematic On June 26, J.D. Power released its annual 2025 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which records the number of problems in 10 key areas cited by owners in the first 90 days of ownership. While half of the top problems industry-wide remain infotainment issues, results improved slightly in 2025, though owners are having more touchscreen-related problems du...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

Nissan launches third-generation e-POWER system in Europe On June 26, Nissan launched the third-generation e-POWER system, comprehensively re-engineered to deliver improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced refinement. The new e-POWER system will be introduced on Qashqai crossover in Europe. The new e-POWER system features a 5-in-1 powertrain unit that combines the motor, generator, inverter, reducer, and increaser, making it light...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Nissan Thailand begins line integration at Samut Prakan plant to drive efficiency Announced on June 26, 2025, Nissan has begun the line integration project at its manufacturing site in Samut Prakan, Thailand, marking the milestone with a ceremony at Plant Line #1 to celebrate 50 years of production. Scheduled for completion in Q2 FY2025, the new integrated line will produce current models, including the Almera, Kicks e-POWER, Navara, and Terra, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Nissan to launch all-new Skyline in Japan in FY2027 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) will shorten the development time for the all-new Skyline by 40% compared to the conventional period and launch it in Japan in fiscal Year 2027 (ending in March 2028). In Europe, the company will release the all-new Juke electric vehicle (EV), a compact SUV, in FY2026. In parallel with restructuring, Nissan is reviewing its product strategies region by region. It ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Nissan debuts new 2026 Armada NISMO version On June 24, Nissan announced that the 2026 Armada full-size SUV line has expanded its wide-ranging capabilities with the launch of the model’s first NISMO grade. With the most horsepower of any Armada to date, exclusive styling and handling enhancements, Armada NISMO takes Nissan’s capable SUV to a new level. The 2026 Armada will be coming to U.S. dealerships this fall. The Armada NISMO produces 460...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Nissan unveils all-new Patrol NISMO and latest Z NISMO in UAE On June 24, Nissan unveiled the all-new Nissan Patrol NISMO at an exclusive event in Dubai, marking its world premiere alongside the regional debut of the latest Nissan Z NISMO. The new Nissan Patrol NISMO, tuned specifically for Middle Eastern customers, features a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine producing 495 hp of power and 700 Nm of torque in Sport mode, which is a significant increase o...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Nissan shareholders question responsibility at shareholders’ meeting Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), which has been going through a business restructuring, held a general shareholders’ meeting at its global head office (Nishi Ward, Yokohama City) on June 24. Discussions at the meeting became contentious as shareholders questioned the responsibility of independent outside directors and former management members for worsened business condition...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Nissan estimates consolidated operating loss of JPY 200 billion in Q1 2025 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced at its general shareholders’ meeting held on June 24 that it estimates a consolidated operating loss of JPY 200 billion for the period April-June 2025 (Q1). Nissan has slipped into the negative balance due to the U.S. Trump administration's additional tariffs on automobiles, and its cost of restructuring being conducted in some r...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Nissan to place importance on parts supplier opinions for new vehicle development Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.'s (Nissan) held its general shareholders’ meeting on June 24. Nissan's President and Chief Executive Officer Ivan Espinosa announced that the company plans to develop new vehicle models using an “Obeya (large room) method” where its development, production, and procurement departments, as well as multiple automotive parts suppliers will ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Nissan joins SOAFEE, UK for SDV development On June 20, the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) announced that Nissan has decided to join the SOAFEE Special Interest Group (SIG) as a voting member to accelerate the realization of SDV. SOAFEE initiative is an industry-led Special Interest Group (SIG) defined by automakers, semiconductor suppliers, open source and independent software vendors, and cloud technology leaders. Based o...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Ebro, Spain announces EUR 100 million investment in Zona Franca plant On June 19, multiple sources reported that Ebro, the Spanish carmaker, announced that it will invest EUR 100 million to expand its presence at the former Nissan factory in the Zona Franca (Free Trade Zone) to achieve a production of 150,000 additional cars per year. The announcement was made at the International Logistics Fair (SIL) 2025, which is being held at the Fira de Barc...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

ng includes Audi, Volkswagen, GAC Aion Indonesia, Polytron, Geely, Ford, BMW, Mini, Toyota, BAIC, Honda, Lexus, Daihatsu, Mazda, Chery, Suzuki, MG, Wuling, Mitsubishi Motors, Volvo, Aletra, DFSK, Seres, Subaru, Hyundai, Jaecoo, VinFast, Jetour, Maxus, Kia, GWM, Xpeng, Jeep, Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan Indonesia, BYD Group, Fuso, UD Trucks, Isuzu, and Hino. (From GIIAS homepage / social media updates on June 20, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

going to delay the construction of the second new plant in Kasahara. Regarding automakers’ battery factories in Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has postponed the signing of a site agreement for a factory to be built in Kanda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, due to the decline in demand for EVs. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) has withdrawn a plan to build a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture....

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Aptiv receives Global Supplier Innovation Award from Nissan Aptiv PLC announced that its side radar technology had received the Global Supplier Innovation Award from Nissan. The side radar technology is used to support Nissan’s PrioPILOT advanced driver assistance system available in the Nissan Murano. Aptiv’s side radar technology is also a key element of the company’s sixth-generation ADAS (Gen 6 ADAS) platform. The side radar utilizes ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

Honda holds general meeting of shareholders, referring to continuing collaboration talks with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) held the 101st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 19 at the Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. At the beginning of the meeting, Honda President Toshihiro Mibe expressed apologies for the misconduct of former Vice President Shinji Aoyama in April this year. When asked b...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

in the coming year and beyond, so please look forward to them. We also plan to increase the number of our outlets. Placing the Mitsubishi way in the center, we will improve our brand to gain larger ground with consumers and further uplift our operations in Japan.” Regarding the collaboration with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), he stated that the company has no plans to change the current partnership at this time. “It is important to make sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

tic about the industry's continued growth, supported by strong commercial vehicle demand, but emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration between the government and industry stakeholders.In the first 5 months of 2025, Toyota led the market with a 48.1% share, followed by Mitsubishi at 19.2%, Nissan at 5.2%, Suzuki at 4.7%, and Ford at 4.5%. (From an article of Philstar on June 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Toyota, Honda, and Nissan summarize FY2024 global electrified vehicle sales Global electrified vehicle sales for fiscal year 2024 (ended in March 2025) by Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. have been compiled. Boosted by fuel prices that remained at high levels, electrified vehicles accounted for nearly half of Toyota’s global sales and more than one fourth of Honda’s global sales. In particular, sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Nissan launches new generation Kicks SUV in Brazil On June 18, Nissan Brazil officially launched the new generation of the Nissan Kicks in the country. Produced at the Resende plant, the vehicle features a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection of 125 hp and 22.4 kgfm of torque with ethanol, and 120 hp and 20.4 kgfm with gasoline, paired with a dual-clutch oil-bathed DCT transmission. It also incorporates a Stop/Start system ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Nissan planning to reduce stake in Renault participation from 15% to 10% On June 16, it was reported that Nissan plans to reduce its stake in Renault from 15% to 10%, as part of an ongoing “decoupling” process between the two automakers. This shift follows the formal restructuring of the alliance in March 2025, ending over two decades of tightly integrated operations. If completed, the sale of the 5% stake could bring Nissan the funds to be r...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18